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JAMMU: The District Administration Jammu today officially launched the PM JANMAN and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) campaigns, initiating a focused two-week tribal welfare drive across the district. The activities under these flagship programs will continue till June 30, 2025, aiming to deliver health, education, livelihood and documentation services to tribal populations at the grassroots level.

On the first day of the campaign, activities commenced across six administrative blocks—Dansal, Maira Mandrian, Mathwar, Satwari, Bhalwal and Nagrota. In Dansal block, the campaign was conducted in the panchayats of Badsoo, Chadali and Dhammi. Maira Mandrian block witnessed the event in Kandi panchayat. In Mathwar block, camps were held in Dhanu and Bhagani panchayats. Satwari block initiated its activities in the Raika and Doongian panchayats, while Bhalwal block covered Nagarra and Kheri. The largest number of panchayats were covered under Nagrota block, where Bain Bajalta, Bamyal, Chibba, Jagti, Dung and Panjgrain hosted the day's events.

All camps began at 11 am and were held at the designated Panchayat Ghars, government schools, and community facilities. These events offered vital services including health check-ups, Aadhaar enrollment and seeding, awareness programs and the distribution of important documents like caste and income certificates. Local residents turned out in good numbers, supported by frontline workers, panchayat officials and representatives from various government departments.

The rollout was smooth and well-coordinated, with active involvement from departments such as Health, Social Welfare, Education and Rural Development. Community engagement was a key focus, with efforts made to ensure that tribal citizens were aware of the benefits available under the campaign. The initiative is part of a broader effort to bring essential government services directly to tribal populations and ensure inclusive development at the grassroots. The program will continue across these panchayats daily until June 30.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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